Dr Emily Lord

Dr Emily Lord
Consultant in sexual and reproductive health
Oxford

Dr Emily Lord

Consultant in sexual and reproductive health in Oxfordshire

MB ChB (Hons) BSc (Hons) MRCP DIP GUM (Distinction) DIP HIV

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Dr Emily Lord areas of expertise:

Professional statement

Dr Emily Lord is a leading consultant in sexual and reproductive health based in Oxford who specialises in men's health, STI's and HIV, alongside genital skin disorders, vulvar pain and vaginal discharge. She offers private e-Consultations.

Dr Lord is a leading consultant in genitourinary medicine (GUM) at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She has practised as an NHS consultant at Oxfordshire Sexual Health Services for over five years and is the current clinical lead.

Her clinical expertise covers all aspects of sexual health, HIV medicine and contraception; with professional qualifications in these areas. Her care will be in line with UK national guidelines.

STI care:

  • Dr Lord will diagnose and manage any STI, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis.
  • If infections are identified, she will not only manage you, but also discreetly inform all sexual partners who may also need tests or treatment.

Contraception services:
  • Dr Lord offers a full consultation on contraceptive choices, helping you find a method to suit you. She can also undertake pregnancy testing and counselling on choices; with referral to other services if necessary.
  •  She can perform:
    •  intrauterine device (contraceptive coil) insertions, removal and exchanges – and can offer a range of pain relief options.
    • Contraceptive implant insertions, removal and exchanges.

HIV prevention:
  • Dr Lord is a advocate for Pre-Exposure for HIV (PrEP). The UK "PROUD" study reported that PrEP reduced the risk of HIV infection by 86% in men who have sex with men.
  • Dr Lord recognises people have busy lives, and taking care of your sexual health should not involve taking time out of work for appointments. She can ensure you to obtain PrEP easily and efficiently while still having all the relevant tests and vaccinations.

HIV treatment:
 
  • Dr Lord can provide expert medical care for those diagnosed with HIV, offering a personalised care package to fit in with a patients lives.

Smear test:
  • Dr Lord can perform your smear test - and ensure you are testing for all the significant strains of HPV. If any problems are detected, she can swiftly refer you to her expert colleague Dr Hellner, for colposcopy review. 

Other areas of interest:
  • Vulval pain syndrome (VPS) – vulvodynia and vaginismus
  • Penile pain syndrome
  • Chronic vaginal discharge
  • Recurrent candida and bacterial vaginosis
  • Genital skin disorders (vaginal and penile)

Confidentiality:
 
  • Dr Lord has a specialist interest in digital medicine - using technology to improve patient experience, healthcare outcomes and efficiencies. She is a digital ambassador for her NHS base. She recognises one of the founding principles of sexual health care in England is confidentiality. Care is provided using a bespoke electronic patient care record - completely confidential, and not linked to any other hospital systems.

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